Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
AdGuard vs Mysterium VPN
What sets them apart
| Compare |  AdGuard |  Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, Android TV, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, Yandex BrowserCovers more | Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows, Chrome |
| Protocols | Doh, Dot, Doq, Dnscrypt | WireGuard |
| Logging policy | Traffic filtered locally on device; AdGuard does not know which sites you visit | No-logs pledge: no records of websites visited, IP addresses, browsing history or session data are kept; basic connection data is deleted within minutes of a session ending |
| Jurisdiction | CY | PA |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Private dns | Browser |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $10.49 |
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free plan limits | Free AdGuard DNS Starter plan by default; AdGuard Content Blocker free but with features limited compared to AdGuard for Android | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Open source (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Key differences
- AdGuard scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Platforms: only AdGuard offers Linux, Android TV, Firefox.
- Protocols: only AdGuard offers Doh, Dot, Doq.
- Protocols: only Mysterium VPN offers WireGuard.
- Support channels: only AdGuard offers Community.
- Support channels: only Mysterium VPN offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at AdGuard: 2009 vs 2019.
- Privacy tool type: only AdGuard offers Ad blocker, Private dns.
- Privacy tool type: only Mysterium VPN offers Browser.
Our verdict on each
AdGuard
AdGuard fits readers who want ad blocking and DNS protection in the same place, with a free plan for the basics and an open source VPN alongside it. A paid AdGuard plan covers 10 devices, and the longest subscription term is 24 with a money back window of 30 days.
Mysterium VPN
Mysterium VPN combines a no logs pledge with 15 device slots, servers across from 100 countries and a browser extension, so it suits households and small teams that want one subscription across many devices. The trade off is cost: plans start at $10.49, and long term terms run $2.59 to $4.79.
Score breakdown
| Area | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1 | 9.2HigherMonthly plans of $10.49 to $18.49 and long terms of $2.59 to $4.79 rank 86 of 133 on monthly price. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.115 devices and servers in from 100 countries on one open source plan. |
| Privacy | 9.4Higher | 8.2 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 18 of 232 | 15 of 232 |
| Privacy tools | 18 of 280 | 14 of 280 |
| Free VPNs | 14 of 189 | 11 of 189 |
Licences and countries
| Country | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
Side by side, item by item
| Protocols | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Doh | Yes | No |
| Dot | Yes | No |
| Doq | Yes | No |
| Dnscrypt | Yes | No |
Sources behind this comparison
AdGuard
- adguard.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- adguard-dns.io: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Mysterium VPN
- mysteriumvpn.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | ADGUARD SOFTWARE LIMITED | UAB MN Intelligence |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2009Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
VPN
| Fact | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $10.49 to $18.49 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $2.59 to $4.79 |
| Devices | 10 | 15Higher |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | from 100 |
| Features | No logs, Streaming | No logs, Streaming |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 7 to 30 days |
| Features | Split tunnelling, Obfuscation | Kill switch |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, Crave TV, Stremio, ESPN+ |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 months | 24 months |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $10.49above the median | $8 |
Median across 82 listed providers.
Pros and cons
AdGuard
Pros
- Traffic is filtered locally on device, so AdGuard does not know which sites you visit, and the software is open source.
- The free plan is the default and covers DNS blocking, while the free Content Blocker drops features next to the full Android app.
- Apps and extensions cover Windows, macOS and Linux, keeping one set of rules across phones, desktops and browsers.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so most questions end up in the help centre or the community.
- The free Content Blocker drops features next to the full Android app, so phone users may end up paying for it.
Mysterium VPN
Pros
- 15 devices on one account is the widest device limit among the 80 brands scored on it, well past the 7 category median.
- Servers in from 100 countries sit above the 48.5 median for the category.
- The client is open source, a choice 56.6% of the brands in the ranking make.
Cons
- Monthly pricing of $10.49 to $18.49 places it at 86 of 133 on cost, above the €7.89 category median.
- The long term plan at $2.59 to $4.79 ranks 23 of 112, so the discount is thinner than most rivals manage.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Who each suits
AdGuard
Who it suits
- Readers who want an ad blocker, private DNS and a VPN from a single company.
- People who want filtering to happen on device on open source software.
- Households with several devices to cover, since the VPN plan covers 10.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email, whose aliases are free with an Apple Account, when the email address is the only thing to hide.
- EasyOptOuts, which has no free plan, when a free tier to try first matters.
Mysterium VPN
Who it suits
- Households and small teams that want 15 device slots on one account, well above the 7 median.
- Readers who want a browser extension and desktop and mobile apps on the same plan, since Android, iOS and macOS covers all of them.
- People who put a written no logs pledge and open source code above a low monthly price.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., whose own privacy subscription is $0.99 a month, if a light browsing tool is enough.
- Sinew Software Systems at $1.99 a month, when stored passwords are the real problem.
- ESET Brasil, which covers 3 to 25 on its antivirus plans, when you want endpoint protection instead of a tunnel.
Current offers
AdGuard
Current offer
Free trial
AdGuard for Windows 14-day trial period: 14 days
Included with the AdGuard for Windows v8.0 download
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Try Premium free for 7 days in AdGuard for iOS: 7 days
In-app offer before purchasing an iOS subscription; no payment taken during the trial
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
AdGuard DNS Personal plan free for AdGuard VPN customers: Free AdGuard DNS Personal subscription
Requires an active AdGuard VPN subscription; activated from the AdGuard account
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free AdGuard license for contributors and developers: Free license key
For community contributors (translations, beta testing, filters, knowledge base) and developers requesting a developer license
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Mysterium VPN
Current offer
Discount code
2-Year Basic plan discount: Save 78%: $2.59/mo, $62.16 billed every 2 years
Applied directly in the pricing table, no code stated; VAT may apply. Struck-through list price $251.76 for 2 years.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
2-Year Plus plan discount: Save 74%: $2.99/mo, $71.76 billed every 2 years
Applied directly in the pricing table, no code stated; VAT may apply. Struck-through list price $323.76 for 2 years.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
2-Year Pro plan discount: Save 75%: $4.79/mo, $114.96 billed every 2 years
Applied directly in the pricing table, no code stated; VAT may apply. Struck-through list price $443.76 for 2 years.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | AdGuard | Mysterium VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | Yes |
| Aland Islands | No | Yes |
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| American Samoa | No | Yes |
| Andorra | No | Yes |
| Angola | No | Yes |
| Anguilla | No | Yes |
8 of 250 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AdGuard
Is there a free AdGuard plan?+
Yes, and the free plan is the default. It covers DNS blocking, while the free Content Blocker drops features next to the full Android app. The starter apps already run on Windows, macOS and Linux, so you can try blocking on a phone, a desktop or a browser before paying.
What does the paid VPN plan include?+
The paid AdGuard VPN plan covers 10 devices at a time, and the longest subscription term runs 24. Its feature set includes no logs and streaming and split tunnelling and obfuscation, and a money back window of 30 days sits behind the purchase if the fit is wrong.
Mysterium VPN
What does Mysterium VPN cost month to month and on a long term plan?+
The monthly plan costs $10.49 to $18.49. Longer commitments are cheaper per month, with the long term plan at $2.59 to $4.79 and the longest term running 24 months. Both figures sit above the €7.89 monthly median for the category, so the saving comes from committing rather than from a lower opening rate.
How many devices can one Mysterium VPN account cover?+
One account covers 15 devices, and the plan places 1 of 80 brands on that measure. For context, the median device allowance in the category is 7, so a household with a phone, a laptop, a desktop and a browser extension stays inside the limit.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
- AdGuard vs NordVPN
- AdGuard vs NordVPN Threat Protection
- AdGuard vs WEBROOT master
- Mysterium VPN vs Qwant
- AdGuard vs Kaspersky
- AdGuard vs Kaspersky Latam
- AdGuard vs Kaspersky
- AdGuard vs ESET Brasil
- AdGuard vs ESET
- Mysterium VPN vs FastestVPN
- AdGuard vs Surfshark Alert
- AdGuard vs Proton
- Mysterium VPN vs Proton Mail
- Mysterium VPN vs Proton Pass